Take a look at the KYMCO 250's and 500. I got the 500 and prefer it to any other. 5500 trouble free miles. They started out making parts and engines for Honda in 63. Located in Tiawan. They have a distrubution center in the USA in ASouth Carolina. Google Kymco World for more info!

I have a Kymco xciting 250. I like it. Since it's built on a platform engineered for the 500 it's over-braked/suspended. Fit and finish are on par with Japanese scoots. The CVT drive is known for its silky operation and low maintenance. VERY comfortable and stable on the highway. The frontal area provides excellent weather protection and makes for greater conspicuity on the road. 15" front and 14" rear tires a +. Givi has a big, solid tail rack for it.

Downsides:

-Not much underseat storage. It'll take a half shell and some kit,
but the Burgman will swallow up two full shells with room left over.

-It's carbureted.

-The 250 is nimble and smooth, but you're pushing redline on the
freeway. OK for short runs, but you wouldn't want to stay there
all day. The 500 will cruise the interstate all day long, but it's
heavier and the HUGE final drive unit might limit lean angles. I've
yet to ride one but it gets great reviews.

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I just test rode the reflex and silverwing at the dealer today. The reflex was crap. didn't handle that great, was a little unstable at higher speed and the 0-40 accelleration was slower than my Yamaha Riva 125. The Silverwing was a rocketship, 600cc two cylinder. it handled better too, even though it weighs in at 540 lbs. But I didnt like the fact that it had a vibration when accelerating that gave you a insatiable itch! the kind I used to get from my TS 185 2 stroke. I'm not paying 8 grand for that experience again. So I have yet to test ride a Burgman, which I hope will be a happy median.

I wrestled for a while over 'em all. I thought I wanted a 250, but decided I needed a bit more oomph. I really liked the Morphous. The Honda Silverwing is quick, but heavier 'n hell, and more than I need.

I ended up with an '08 Majesty 400. I wanted a Burgman, but found the Majesty was almost $900 cheaper around here. I walked into the stealership with cash today, made a deal, and rode away. I put 190 miles on it this afternoon, only coming home because it started to rain.

I have A 2007 Majesty and a 2008 Burgman 650. The Majesty 400 is sweet, and will run all day with the big boys, however it is a bit cramped for me since I have long legs. That's why I bought the Burgman 650, It fits. I ride the Majesty on short errands and the Burgman on longer rides. Both very good machines.

Just Bought a 2004 Reflex Used.
6800 miles, Black Sport Model, No ABS
$2700
Never Dropped.
$3000 was my price bogey, cheapest Silverwings were $3500 to 4500
I'm too much of a Honda Guy to buy anything else.
Majesty 400 would have been my off-brand choice.

Like the relative low weight, compared to Silverwing.
Miss the Power - I think my 150 Elite will smoke this tank off the line.
Handles and Stops worlds away better than Helix.
I like the Comfort and the Sportbike looks.

Has good acceleration from 0 to 30 and 45 to 60, BIG flatspot in the middle.

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iv had 2 burgman 650's and now iv got a 2007 majesty 400. i love the maj 400!!! im 6'2'' so i did a few mods and its so comfy now! much better than the burgman ever was. im touring on it. i also have a vstrom and ill take this scooter on any long trip that id take the strom.